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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.36, 947.13 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.36, 947.13 and 266.05 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.36 : 947.13 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.36/947.13 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.36x = 947.13 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.36x = 251,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,983.94/631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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