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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 946.56 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 946.56 and 265.88 is: 398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 946.56 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/946.56 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 946.56 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 251,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,666.64/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.65

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