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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 952.06 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 952.06 and 269.42 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 952.06 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/952.06 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 952.06 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 256,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,504.01/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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