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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.88 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.88 and 263.36 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.88 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.88 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.88 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 248,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,316.88/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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