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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.94, 952.26 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.94, 952.26 and 270.14 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.94 : 952.26 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.94/952.26 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.94x = 952.26 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.94x = 257,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,237.74/634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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