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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.71 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.71 and 263.73 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.71 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.71 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.71 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 248,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,879.92/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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