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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.58 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.58 and 269.74 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.58 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.58 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.58 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 256,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,948.93/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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