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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.25, 950.82 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.25, 950.82 and 269.30 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.25 : 950.82 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.25/950.82 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.25x = 950.82 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.25x = 256,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,051.07/634.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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