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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.01, 948.66 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.01, 948.66 and 266.94 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.01 : 948.66 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.01/948.66 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.01x = 948.66 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.01x = 253,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,235.30/632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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