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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.05, 951.24 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.05, 951.24 and 268.85 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.05 : 951.24 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.05/951.24 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.05x = 951.24 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.05x = 255,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,740.87/634.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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