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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.78, 950.67 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.78, 950.67 and 268.15 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.78 : 950.67 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.78/950.67 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.78x = 950.67 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.78x = 254,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,922.16/633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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