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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.37, 946.52 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.37, 946.52 and 266.41 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.37 : 946.52 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.37/946.52 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.37x = 946.52 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.37x = 252,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,162.39/631.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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