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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 952.64 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 952.64 and 391.89 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 952.64 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/952.64 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 952.64 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 373,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,330.09/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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