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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 947.25 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 947.25 and 266.04 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 947.25 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/947.25 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 947.25 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 252,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,006.39/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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