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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.81, 955.53 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.81, 955.53 and 393.27 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.81 : 955.53 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.81/955.53 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.81x = 955.53 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.81x = 375,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,781.28/636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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