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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 947.96 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 947.96 and 266.80 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 947.96 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/947.96 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 947.96 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 252,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,915.73/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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