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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.33, 955.53 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.33, 955.53 and 394.38 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.33 : 955.53 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.33/955.53 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.33x = 955.53 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.33x = 376,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,841.92/636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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