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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.39, 948.38 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.39, 948.38 and 266.76 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.39 : 948.38 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.39/948.38 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.39x = 948.38 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.39x = 252,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,988.52/632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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