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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 948.33 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 948.33 and 267.39 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 948.33 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/948.33 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 948.33 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 253,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,573.96/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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