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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.38, 948.68 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.38, 948.68 and 267.07 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.38 : 948.68 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.38/948.68 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.38x = 948.68 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.38x = 253,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,363.97/632.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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