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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.77, 951.24 and 390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.77, 951.24 and 390.77 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.77 : 951.24 = 390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.77/951.24 = 390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.77x = 951.24 × 390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.77x = 371,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,711.30/633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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