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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.79, 948.87 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.79, 948.87 and 262.50 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.79 : 948.87 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.79/948.87 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.79x = 948.87 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.79x = 249,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078.38/632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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