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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.69, 942.88 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.69, 942.88 and 263.75 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.69 : 942.88 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.69/942.88 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.69x = 942.88 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.69x = 248,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,684.60/628.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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