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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 945.74 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 945.74 and 265.30 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 945.74 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/945.74 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 945.74 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 250,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,904.82/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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