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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 955.02 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 955.02 and 392.44 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 955.02 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/955.02 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 955.02 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 374,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,788.05/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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