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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 948.81 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 948.81 and 267.38 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 948.81 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/948.81 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 948.81 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 253,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,692.82/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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