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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 952.25 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 952.25 and 391.55 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 952.25 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/952.25 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 952.25 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 372,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,853.49/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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