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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 946.08 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 946.08 and 265.50 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 946.08 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/946.08 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 946.08 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 251,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,184.24/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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