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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.14, 951.42 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.14, 951.42 and 268.74 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.14 : 951.42 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.14/951.42 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.14x = 951.42 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.14x = 255,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,684.61/634.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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