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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 951.03 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 951.03 and 387.74 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 951.03 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/951.03 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 951.03 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 368,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,750.49/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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