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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.41, 951.72 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.41, 951.72 and 269.20 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.41 : 951.72 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.41/951.72 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.41x = 951.72 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.41x = 256,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,203.02/634.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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