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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 951.84 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 951.84 and 391.10 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 951.84 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/951.84 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 951.84 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 372,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,264.62/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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