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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.95, 943.71 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.95, 943.71 and 263.82 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.95 : 943.71 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.95/943.71 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.95x = 943.71 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.95x = 248,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,969.57/628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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