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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.05, 949.74 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.05, 949.74 and 267.85 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.05 : 949.74 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.05/949.74 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.05x = 949.74 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.05x = 254,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,381.77/633.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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