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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.92, 950.87 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.92, 950.87 and 268.70 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.92 : 950.87 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.92/950.87 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.92x = 950.87 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.92x = 255,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,492.67/633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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