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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 942.90 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 942.90 and 263.83 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 942.90 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/942.90 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 942.90 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 248,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,765.31/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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