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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 942.76 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 942.76 and 263.42 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 942.76 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/942.76 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 942.76 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 248,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,341.84/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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