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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 950.04 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 950.04 and 390.09 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 950.04 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/950.04 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 950.04 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 370,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,601.10/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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