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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 946.61 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 946.61 and 266.58 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 946.61 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/946.61 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 946.61 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 252,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,347.29/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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