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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.06, 945.97 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.06, 945.97 and 266.10 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.06 : 945.97 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.06/945.97 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.06x = 945.97 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.06x = 251,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,722.62/631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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