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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 955.17 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 955.17 and 393.15 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 955.17 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/955.17 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 955.17 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 375,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,525.09/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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