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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 951.72 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 951.72 and 391.84 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 951.72 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/951.72 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 951.72 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 372,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,921.96/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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