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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 955.17 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 955.17 and 393.92 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 955.17 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/955.17 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 955.17 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 376,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,260.57/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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