The markings on the top surface of the stone pillar are actually quite easy to understand, it doesn't need extreme formation expertise or any other expertise for that matter. All it needs is some IQ and logical thinking.
If Sam has to compare this difficulty, he would say that this is similar to one of final stage puzzles in a Murder mystery mobile game.
He went back to the cave and sent his friends back to their caves.
He activated the communication device and started giving instructions.
"I think, I now understand the sequence, I will give you instructions and act accordingly. Please be careful, if we make a mistake, it would come back to square one.
First, Watt, activate your third formation."
Watt did as he was told and replied.
"Done."
"Philip your first formation."
"Done."
The instructions went on and slowly but steadily all the formations are being activated in Sam's estimated sequence.