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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 943.10 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 943.10 and 263.44 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 943.10 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/943.10 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 943.10 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 248,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,444.23/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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