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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 947.26 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 947.26 and 266.26 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 947.26 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/947.26 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 947.26 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 252,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,217.45/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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