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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 952.05 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 952.05 and 391.70 is: 586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 952.05 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/952.05 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 952.05 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 372,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,917.99/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.41

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