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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 949.53 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 949.53 and 267.71 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 949.53 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/949.53 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 949.53 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 254,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,198.68/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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