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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 943.56 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 943.56 and 263.55 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 943.56 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/943.56 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 943.56 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 248,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,675.24/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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