Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.21, 949.92 and 268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633.21, 949.92 and 268 is: 402.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633.21 : 949.92 = 268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633.21/949.92 = 268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633.21x = 949.92 × 268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633.21x = 254,577.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,577.22/633.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402.04
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