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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.18, 951.90 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.18, 951.90 and 388.47 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.18 : 951.90 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.18/951.90 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.18x = 951.90 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.18x = 369,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,785.56/635.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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