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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 949.77 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 949.77 and 267.86 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 949.77 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/949.77 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 949.77 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 254,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,407.77/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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