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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 943.94 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 943.94 and 263.58 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 943.94 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/943.94 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 943.94 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 248,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,803.71/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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