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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 946.98 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 946.98 and 266.28 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 946.98 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/946.98 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 946.98 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 252,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,161.83/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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