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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 948.52 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 948.52 and 262.08 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 948.52 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/948.52 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 948.52 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 248,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588.12/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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