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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.77 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.77 and 266.04 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.77 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.77 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.77 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 251,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,878.69/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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