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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 954.84 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 954.84 and 266.42 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 954.84 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/954.84 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 954.84 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 254,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,388.47/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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