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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 947.93 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 947.93 and 266.73 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 947.93 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/947.93 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 947.93 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 252,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,840.04/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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