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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.77, 950.59 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.77, 950.59 and 268.29 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.77 : 950.59 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.77/950.59 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.77x = 950.59 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.77x = 255,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,029.94/633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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