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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 952.83 and 391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 952.83 and 391.30 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 952.83 = 391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/952.83 = 391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 952.83 × 391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 372,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,840.00/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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