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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.20, 946.52 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.20, 946.52 and 265.79 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.20 : 946.52 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.20/946.52 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.20x = 946.52 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.20x = 251,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,577.58/631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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