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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.57 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.57 and 266.66 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.57 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.57 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.57 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 254,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,810.96/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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