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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 950.83 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 950.83 and 268.67 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 950.83 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/950.83 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 950.83 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 255,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,459.50/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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