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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 942.44 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 942.44 and 263.14 is: 394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 942.44 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/942.44 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 942.44 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 247,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,993.66/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.37

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