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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.38 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.38 and 263.78 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.38 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.38 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.38 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 248,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,844.78/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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