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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.06 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.06 and 267.52 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.06 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.06 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.06 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 253,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,892.53/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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