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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.62, 950.54 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.62, 950.54 and 268.41 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.62 : 950.54 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.62/950.54 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.62x = 950.54 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.62x = 255,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,136.66/633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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