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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 950.43 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 950.43 and 392.16 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 950.43 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/950.43 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 950.43 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 372,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,720.63/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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