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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.12, 950.26 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.12, 950.26 and 269.17 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.12 : 950.26 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.12/950.26 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.12x = 950.26 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.12x = 255,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,781.48/634.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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