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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 952.97 and 391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 952.97 and 391.40 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 952.97 = 391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/952.97 = 391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 952.97 × 391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 372,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,989.31/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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