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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 946.16 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 946.16 and 265.37 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 946.16 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/946.16 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 946.16 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 251,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,076.42/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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