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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 943.68 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 943.68 and 263.84 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 943.68 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/943.68 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 943.68 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 248,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,980.53/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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