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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 947.93 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 947.93 and 266.70 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 947.93 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/947.93 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 947.93 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 252,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,812.93/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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