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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 946.73 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 946.73 and 266.12 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 946.73 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/946.73 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 946.73 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 251,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,939.05/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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