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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 948.34 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 948.34 and 266.74 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 948.34 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/948.34 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 948.34 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 252,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,960.21/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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