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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.90, 952.34 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.90, 952.34 and 269.60 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.90 : 952.34 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.90/952.34 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.90x = 952.34 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.90x = 256,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,750.86/634.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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