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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 941.97 and 262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 941.97 and 262.99 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 941.97 = 262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/941.97 = 262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 941.97 × 262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 247,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,728.69/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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