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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.71, 950.66 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.71, 950.66 and 268.50 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.71 : 950.66 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.71/950.66 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.71x = 950.66 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.71x = 255,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,252.21/633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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