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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.55, 950.49 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.55, 950.49 and 268.35 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.55 : 950.49 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.55/950.49 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.55x = 950.49 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.55x = 255,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,057.90/633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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