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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.35, 946.70 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.35, 946.70 and 266.04 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.35 : 946.70 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.35/946.70 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.35x = 946.70 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.35x = 251,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,860.07/631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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