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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 954.74 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 954.74 and 266.96 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 954.74 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/954.74 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 954.74 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 254,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,873.28/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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