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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 949.13 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 949.13 and 267.72 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 949.13 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/949.13 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 949.13 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 254,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,104.03/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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