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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 954.72 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 954.72 and 393.39 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 954.72 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/954.72 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 954.72 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 375,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,577.30/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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