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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 953.04 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 953.04 and 391.97 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 953.04 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/953.04 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 953.04 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 373,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,563.09/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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