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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.52, 950.87 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.52, 950.87 and 390.52 is: 586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.52 : 950.87 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.52/950.87 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.52x = 950.87 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.52x = 371,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,333.75/633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.14

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