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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.21 : 949.92 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.21/949.92 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.21x = 949.92 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.21x = 254,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,577.22/633.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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