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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 950.37 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 950.37 and 390.28 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 950.37 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/950.37 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 950.37 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 370,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,905.65/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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