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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.97, 948.31 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.97, 948.31 and 266.73 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.97 : 948.31 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.97/948.31 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.97x = 948.31 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.97x = 252,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,938.50/631.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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