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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.83, 948.95 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.83, 948.95 and 267.42 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.83 : 948.95 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.83/948.95 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.83x = 948.95 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.83x = 253,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,768.21/632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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