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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.51, 951.60 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.51, 951.60 and 269.11 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.51 : 951.60 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.51/951.60 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.51x = 951.60 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.51x = 256,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,085.08/634.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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