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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.81, 951.06 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.81, 951.06 and 268.85 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.81 : 951.06 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.81/951.06 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.81x = 951.06 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.81x = 255,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,694.35/633.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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