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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 955.28 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 955.28 and 392.03 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 955.28 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/955.28 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 955.28 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 374,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,498.42/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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