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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 949.07 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 949.07 and 267.31 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 949.07 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/949.07 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 949.07 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 253,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,695.90/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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