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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 954.14 and 392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 954.14 and 392.81 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 954.14 = 392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/954.14 = 392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 954.14 × 392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 374,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,789.00/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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