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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.15, 949.75 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.15, 949.75 and 267.88 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.15 : 949.75 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.15/949.75 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.15x = 949.75 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.15x = 254,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,415.99/633.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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