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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 954.03 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 954.03 and 393.38 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 954.03 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/954.03 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 954.03 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 375,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,296.32/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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