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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 945.74 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 945.74 and 265.80 is: 398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 945.74 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/945.74 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 945.74 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 251,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,377.69/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.53

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