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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 942.86 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 942.86 and 263.37 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 942.86 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/942.86 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 942.86 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 248,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,321.70/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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