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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.98, 951.24 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.98, 951.24 and 268.82 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.98 : 951.24 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.98/951.24 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.98x = 951.24 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.98x = 255,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,712.34/633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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