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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.96, 949.95 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.96, 949.95 and 267.99 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.96 : 949.95 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.96/949.95 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.96x = 949.95 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.96x = 254,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,577.10/632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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