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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 952.36 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 952.36 and 388.77 is: 582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 952.36 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/952.36 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 952.36 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 370,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,252.57/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.63

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