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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 956.22 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 956.22 and 392.66 is: 589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 956.22 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/956.22 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 956.22 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 375,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,462.60/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.54

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