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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 947.86 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 947.86 and 266.70 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 947.86 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/947.86 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 947.86 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 252,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,794.26/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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