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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 947.28 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 947.28 and 266.21 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 947.28 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/947.28 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 947.28 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 252,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,175.41/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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