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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 947.40 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 947.40 and 266.39 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 947.40 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/947.40 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 947.40 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 252,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,375.70/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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