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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 946.95 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 946.95 and 266.78 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 946.95 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/946.95 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 946.95 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 252,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,627.32/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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