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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 947.58 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 947.58 and 266.50 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 947.58 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/947.58 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 947.58 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 252,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,530.07/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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