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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.35, 947.40 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.35, 947.40 and 266.11 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.35 : 947.40 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.35/947.40 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.35x = 947.40 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.35x = 252,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,112.61/631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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