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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 952.30 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 952.30 and 264.73 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 952.30 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/952.30 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 952.30 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 252,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,099.34/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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