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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 945.84 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 945.84 and 265.64 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 945.84 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/945.84 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 945.84 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 251,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,252.94/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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