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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 949.95 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 949.95 and 267.97 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 949.95 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/949.95 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 949.95 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 254,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,558.10/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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