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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 950.74 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 950.74 and 387.72 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 950.74 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/950.74 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 950.74 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 368,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,620.91/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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