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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 947.65 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 947.65 and 266.28 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 947.65 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/947.65 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 947.65 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 252,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,340.24/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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