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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 949.14 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 949.14 and 267.55 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 949.14 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/949.14 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 949.14 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 253,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,942.41/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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