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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 942.12 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 942.12 and 263.79 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 942.12 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/942.12 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 942.12 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 248,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,521.83/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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