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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 942.70 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 942.70 and 263.70 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 942.70 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/942.70 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 942.70 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 248,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,589.99/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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