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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 949.10 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 949.10 and 267.44 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 949.10 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/949.10 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 949.10 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 253,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,821.22/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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