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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.94, 951.34 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.94, 951.34 and 389.72 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.94 : 951.34 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.94/951.34 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.94x = 951.34 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.94x = 370,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,756.22/633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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