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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.82 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.82 and 268.85 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.82 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.82 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.82 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 255,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,627.96/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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