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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 952.02 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 952.02 and 391.41 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 952.02 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/952.02 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 952.02 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 372,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,630.15/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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