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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.32, 947.34 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.32, 947.34 and 266.47 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.32 : 947.34 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.32/947.34 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.32x = 947.34 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.32x = 252,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,435.32/632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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