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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 942.58 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 942.58 and 263.16 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 942.58 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/942.58 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 942.58 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 248,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,049.35/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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