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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.44, 950.27 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.44, 950.27 and 268.23 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.44 : 950.27 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.44/950.27 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.44x = 950.27 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.44x = 254,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,893.14/633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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