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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.99, 950.75 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.99, 950.75 and 268.80 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.99 : 950.75 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.99/950.75 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.99x = 950.75 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.99x = 255,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,560.26/633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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