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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 951.77 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 951.77 and 391.28 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 951.77 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/951.77 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 951.77 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 372,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,401.85/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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