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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.27, 950.03 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.27, 950.03 and 268.06 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.27 : 950.03 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.27/950.03 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.27x = 950.03 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.27x = 254,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,660.29/633.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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