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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.24, 946.95 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.24, 946.95 and 265.95 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.24 : 946.95 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.24/946.95 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.24x = 946.95 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.24x = 251,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,841.35/631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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