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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.21, 949.35 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.21, 949.35 and 267.69 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.21 : 949.35 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.21/949.35 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.21x = 949.35 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.21x = 254,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,131.50/633.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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