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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.88, 951.28 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.88, 951.28 and 268.77 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.88 : 951.28 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.88/951.28 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.88x = 951.28 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.88x = 255,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,674.18/633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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