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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.29, 952.83 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.29, 952.83 and 269.98 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.29 : 952.83 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.29/952.83 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.29x = 952.83 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.29x = 257,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,245.04/635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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