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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.21, 951.42 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.21, 951.42 and 269 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.21 : 951.42 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.21/951.42 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.21x = 951.42 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.21x = 255,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,930.64/634.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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