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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.51, 950.38 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.51, 950.38 and 390.30 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.51 : 950.38 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.51/950.38 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.51x = 950.38 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.51x = 370,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,926.61/634.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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