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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.55, 949.14 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.55, 949.14 and 262.63 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.55 : 949.14 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.55/949.14 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.55x = 949.14 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.55x = 249,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,272.64/632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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