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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 948.26 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 948.26 and 266.69 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 948.26 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/948.26 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 948.26 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 252,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,890.94/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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