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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 943.41 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 943.41 and 263.67 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 943.41 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/943.41 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 943.41 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 248,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,748.91/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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