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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.67, 947.03 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.67, 947.03 and 266.63 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.67 : 947.03 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.67/947.03 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.67x = 947.03 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.67x = 252,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,500.54/631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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