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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.93, 952.64 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.93, 952.64 and 269.72 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.93 : 952.64 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.93/952.64 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.93x = 952.64 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.93x = 256,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,946.06/634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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