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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.27, 950.27 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.27, 950.27 and 387.35 is: 580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.27 : 950.27 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.27/950.27 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.27x = 950.27 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.27x = 368,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,087.08/634.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.33

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