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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.86 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.86 and 264.02 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.86 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.86 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.86 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 249,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,197.92/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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