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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.60, 949.28 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.60, 949.28 and 267.37 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.60 : 949.28 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.60/949.28 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.60x = 949.28 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.60x = 253,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,808.99/632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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