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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.29, 949.23 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.29, 949.23 and 268.33 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.29 : 949.23 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.29/949.23 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.29x = 949.23 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.29x = 254,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,706.89/633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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