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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 952.15 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 952.15 and 269.56 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 952.15 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/952.15 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 952.15 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 256,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,661.55/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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