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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.33, 947.13 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.33, 947.13 and 266.29 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.33 : 947.13 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.33/947.13 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.33x = 947.13 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.33x = 252,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,205.18/631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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