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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 950.08 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 950.08 and 268.08 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 950.08 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/950.08 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 950.08 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 254,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,697.45/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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