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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 942.75 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 942.75 and 263.31 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 942.75 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/942.75 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 942.75 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 248,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,235.50/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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