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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 947.83 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 947.83 and 266.67 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 947.83 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/947.83 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 947.83 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 252,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757.83/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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