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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.83, 949.35 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.83, 949.35 and 267.63 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.83 : 949.35 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.83/949.35 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.83x = 949.35 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.83x = 254,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,070.13/632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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