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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.17, 948.26 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.17, 948.26 and 267.01 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.17 : 948.26 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.17/948.26 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.17x = 948.26 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.17x = 253,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,193.57/632.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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