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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 943.65 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 943.65 and 263.84 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 943.65 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/943.65 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 943.65 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 248,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,973.21/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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