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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.10, 948.49 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.10, 948.49 and 266.88 is: 400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.10 : 948.49 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.10/948.49 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.10x = 948.49 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.10x = 253,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,133.01/632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.46

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