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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 943.80 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 943.80 and 263.98 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 943.80 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/943.80 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 943.80 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 249,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,144.32/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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