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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.48, 948 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.48, 948 and 266.72 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.48 : 948 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.48/948 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.48x = 948 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.48x = 252,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,850.56/632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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