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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.45, 950.27 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.45, 950.27 and 268.14 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.45 : 950.27 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.45/950.27 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.45x = 950.27 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.45x = 254,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,807.62/633.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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