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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.13, 948.20 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.13, 948.20 and 267.18 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.13 : 948.20 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.13/948.20 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.13x = 948.20 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.13x = 253,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,340.08/632.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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