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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.25 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.25 and 267.37 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.25 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.25 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.25 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 253,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,799.27/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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