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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.51, 948.11 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.51, 948.11 and 267.10 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.51 : 948.11 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.51/948.11 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.51x = 948.11 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.51x = 253,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,236.48/632.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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