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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 945.86 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 945.86 and 266 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 945.86 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/945.86 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 945.86 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 251,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,598.76/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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