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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 948.25 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 948.25 and 266.89 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 948.25 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/948.25 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 948.25 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 253,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,078.44/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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