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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 953.46 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 953.46 and 392.55 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 953.46 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/953.46 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 953.46 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 374,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,280.72/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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