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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 948.44 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 948.44 and 267.14 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 948.44 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/948.44 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 948.44 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 253,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,366.26/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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