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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.61, 949.04 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.61, 949.04 and 267.40 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.61 : 949.04 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.61/949.04 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.61x = 949.04 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.61x = 253,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,771.59/632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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