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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.41, 950.42 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.41, 950.42 and 268.91 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.41 : 950.42 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.41/950.42 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.41x = 950.42 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.41x = 255,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,577.44/633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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