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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 953.79 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 953.79 and 392.58 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 953.79 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/953.79 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 953.79 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 374,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,438.88/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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