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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 946.70 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 946.70 and 266.18 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 946.70 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/946.70 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 946.70 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 251,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,986.54/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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