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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 946.32 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 946.32 and 265.56 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 946.32 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/946.32 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 946.32 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 251,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,304.74/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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