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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.09, 951.41 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.09, 951.41 and 268.96 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.09 : 951.41 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.09/951.41 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.09x = 951.41 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.09x = 255,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,891.23/634.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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