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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 953.48 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 953.48 and 269.96 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 953.48 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/953.48 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 953.48 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 257,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,401.46/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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