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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 952.70 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 952.70 and 269.92 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 952.70 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/952.70 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 952.70 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 257,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,152.78/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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