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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 948.27 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 948.27 and 266.72 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 948.27 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/948.27 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 948.27 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 252,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,917.83/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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