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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.61, 947.26 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.61, 947.26 and 266.41 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.61 : 947.26 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.61/947.26 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.61x = 947.26 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.61x = 252,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,359.54/631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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