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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.05, 947.10 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.05, 947.10 and 266.74 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.05 : 947.10 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.05/947.10 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.05x = 947.10 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.05x = 252,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,629.45/632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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