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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.60, 943.07 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.60, 943.07 and 263.39 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.60 : 943.07 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.60/943.07 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.60x = 943.07 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.60x = 248,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,395.21/628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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