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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.79, 947.31 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.79, 947.31 and 266.38 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.79 : 947.31 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.79/947.31 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.79x = 947.31 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.79x = 252,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,344.44/631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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