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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 950.94 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 950.94 and 390.96 is: 585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 950.94 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/950.94 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 950.94 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 371,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,779.50/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.28

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