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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 955.26 and 393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 955.26 and 393.65 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 955.26 = 393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/955.26 = 393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 955.26 × 393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 376,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,033.32/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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