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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 947.85 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 947.85 and 266.61 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 947.85 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/947.85 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 947.85 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 252,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,706.29/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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