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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 955.26 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 955.26 and 393.35 is: 589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 955.26 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/955.26 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 955.26 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 375,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,746.74/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.98

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