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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 948.38 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 948.38 and 266.79 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 948.38 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/948.38 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 948.38 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 253,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,016.97/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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