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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 946.52 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 946.52 and 265.73 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 946.52 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/946.52 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 946.52 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 251,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,513.69/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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