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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 952.52 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 952.52 and 269.70 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 952.52 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/952.52 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 952.52 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 256,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,894.64/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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