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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.32, 949.96 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.32, 949.96 and 267.87 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.32 : 949.96 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.32/949.96 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.32x = 949.96 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.32x = 254,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,469.68/633.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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