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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 947.08 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 947.08 and 266.16 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 947.08 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/947.08 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 947.08 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 252,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,074.81/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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