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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.35 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.35 and 263.58 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.35 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.35 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.35 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 248,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,648.19/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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