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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.61, 941.95 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.61, 941.95 and 263.20 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.61 : 941.95 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.61/941.95 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.61x = 941.95 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.61x = 247,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,918.89/628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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