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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 943.83 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 943.83 and 263.73 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 943.83 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/943.83 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 943.83 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 248,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,916.29/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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