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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 949.40 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 949.40 and 267.49 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 949.40 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/949.40 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 949.40 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 253,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,955.01/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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