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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 952.96 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 952.96 and 269.88 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 952.96 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/952.96 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 952.96 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 257,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,184.84/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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