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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.01, 951.15 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.01, 951.15 and 268.97 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.01 : 951.15 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.01/951.15 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.01x = 951.15 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.01x = 255,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,834.20/634.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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