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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.98, 949.52 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.98, 949.52 and 389.77 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.98 : 949.52 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.98/949.52 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.98x = 949.52 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.98x = 370,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,093.01/633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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