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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.63, 950.90 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.63, 950.90 and 268.52 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.63 : 950.90 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.63/950.90 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.63x = 950.90 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.63x = 255,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,335.67/633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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