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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 952.43 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 952.43 and 388.73 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 952.43 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/952.43 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 952.43 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 370,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,238.55/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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