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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 951.16 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 951.16 and 268.83 is: 403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 951.16 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/951.16 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 951.16 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 255,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,700.34/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.29

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