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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 946.19 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 946.19 and 265.64 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 946.19 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/946.19 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 946.19 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 251,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,345.91/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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