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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.81, 943.75 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.81, 943.75 and 263.86 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.81 : 943.75 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.81/943.75 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.81x = 943.75 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.81x = 249,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,015.85/628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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