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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 950.58 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 950.58 and 268.88 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 950.58 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/950.58 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 950.58 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 255,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,587.20/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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