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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 947.87 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 947.87 and 266.79 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 947.87 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/947.87 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 947.87 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 252,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,882.24/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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