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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.03, 951.14 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.03, 951.14 and 268.72 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.03 : 951.14 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.03/951.14 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.03x = 951.14 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.03x = 255,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,588.63/634.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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