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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 950.38 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 950.38 and 268.24 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 950.38 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/950.38 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 950.38 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 254,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,929.93/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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