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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.54, 948.98 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.54, 948.98 and 267.35 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.54 : 948.98 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.54/948.98 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.54x = 948.98 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.54x = 253,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,705.73/632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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