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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.77, 949.28 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.77, 949.28 and 267.56 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.77 : 949.28 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.77/949.28 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.77x = 949.28 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.77x = 253,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,983.94/632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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