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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 952.18 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 952.18 and 269.50 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 952.18 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/952.18 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 952.18 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 256,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,612.51/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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