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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.75, 950.44 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.75, 950.44 and 268.53 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.75 : 950.44 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.75/950.44 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.75x = 950.44 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.75x = 255,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221.65/633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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