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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 947.12 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 947.12 and 265.68 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 947.12 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/947.12 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 947.12 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 251,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,630.84/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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