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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 947.74 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 947.74 and 266.32 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 947.74 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/947.74 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 947.74 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 252,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,402.12/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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