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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.30, 948.21 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.30, 948.21 and 266.99 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.30 : 948.21 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.30/948.21 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.30x = 948.21 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.30x = 253,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,162.59/632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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