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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.54, 950.48 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.54, 950.48 and 268.35 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.54 : 950.48 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.54/950.48 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.54x = 950.48 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.54x = 255,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,061.31/633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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