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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.66, 942.75 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.66, 942.75 and 263.26 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.66 : 942.75 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.66/942.75 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.66x = 942.75 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.66x = 248,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,188.37/628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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