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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.30, 952.60 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.30, 952.60 and 392.08 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.30 : 952.60 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.30/952.60 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.30x = 952.60 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.30x = 373,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,495.41/636.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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