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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.78, 946.70 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.78, 946.70 and 266.37 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.78 : 946.70 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.78/946.70 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.78x = 946.70 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.78x = 252,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,172.48/631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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