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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.65, 950.60 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.65, 950.60 and 268.43 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.65 : 950.60 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.65/950.60 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.65x = 950.60 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.65x = 255,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,170.59/633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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