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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.38, 951.51 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.38, 951.51 and 269.16 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.38 : 951.51 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.38/951.51 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.38x = 951.51 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.38x = 256,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,108.43/634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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