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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.25, 950.19 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.25, 950.19 and 268.12 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.25 : 950.19 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.25/950.19 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.25x = 950.19 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.25x = 254,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,764.94/633.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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