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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 942.94 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 942.94 and 263.53 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 942.94 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/942.94 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 942.94 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 248,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,492.98/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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