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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.86 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.86 and 265.96 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.86 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.86 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.86 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 251,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,826.89/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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