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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.33, 950.12 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.33, 950.12 and 268.12 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.33 : 950.12 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.33/950.12 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.33x = 950.12 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.33x = 254,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,746.17/633.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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