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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.88 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.88 and 391.84 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.88 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.88 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.88 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 373,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,376.50/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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