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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 943.32 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 943.32 and 263.93 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 943.32 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/943.32 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 943.32 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 248,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,970.45/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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