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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.33, 950.14 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.33, 950.14 and 268.13 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.33 : 950.14 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.33/950.14 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.33x = 950.14 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.33x = 254,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,761.04/633.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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