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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 949.68 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 949.68 and 267.82 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 949.68 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/949.68 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 949.68 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 254,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,338.55/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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