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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.05 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.05 and 263.59 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.05 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.05 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.05 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 248,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,576.81/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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