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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.61, 946.67 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.61, 946.67 and 266.16 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.61 : 946.67 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.61/946.67 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.61x = 946.67 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.61x = 251,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,964.36/631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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