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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.63, 950.49 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.63, 950.49 and 268.05 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.63 : 950.49 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.63/950.49 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.63x = 950.49 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.63x = 254,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,778.84/633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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