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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 952.88 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 952.88 and 269.79 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 952.88 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/952.88 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 952.88 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 257,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,077.50/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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