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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.68 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.68 and 268.63 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.68 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.68 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.68 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 255,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,381.17/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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