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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.42, 949.52 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.42, 949.52 and 267.71 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.42 : 949.52 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.42/949.52 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.42x = 949.52 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.42x = 254,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,191.92/633.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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