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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.49, 954.72 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.49, 954.72 and 266.50 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.49 : 954.72 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.49/954.72 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.49x = 954.72 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.49x = 254,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,428.70/636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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