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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 951.91 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 951.91 and 391.33 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 951.91 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/951.91 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 951.91 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 372,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,510.94/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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