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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.51, 947.11 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.51, 947.11 and 266.11 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.51 : 947.11 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.51/947.11 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.51x = 947.11 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.51x = 252,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,035.44/631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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