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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.58, 951.57 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.58, 951.57 and 269.18 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.58 : 951.57 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.58/951.57 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.58x = 951.57 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.58x = 256,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,138.85/634.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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