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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.09, 946.91 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.09, 946.91 and 265.96 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.09 : 946.91 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.09/946.91 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.09x = 946.91 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.09x = 251,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,840.18/631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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