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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.80, 949.33 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.80, 949.33 and 267.59 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.80 : 949.33 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.80/949.33 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.80x = 949.33 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.80x = 254,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,031.21/632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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