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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.95 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.95 and 393.39 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.95 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.95 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.95 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 376,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,061.17/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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