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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.22, 946.66 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.22, 946.66 and 265.94 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.22 : 946.66 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.22/946.66 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.22x = 946.66 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.22x = 251,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,754.76/631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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