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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 943.65 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 943.65 and 263.61 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 943.65 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/943.65 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 943.65 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 248,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,754.26/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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