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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 950.98 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 950.98 and 268.76 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 950.98 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/950.98 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 950.98 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 255,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,585.38/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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