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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 953.22 and 392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 953.22 and 392.84 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 953.22 = 392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/953.22 = 392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 953.22 × 392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 374,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,462.94/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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