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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.64 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.64 and 263.87 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.64 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.64 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.64 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 248,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,998.29/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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