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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 952.68 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 952.68 and 393.66 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 952.68 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/952.68 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 952.68 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 375,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,032.01/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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