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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.51, 949.60 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.51, 949.60 and 268.10 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.51 : 949.60 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.51/949.60 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.51x = 949.60 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.51x = 254,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,587.76/633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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