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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 954.89 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 954.89 and 393.29 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 954.89 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/954.89 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 954.89 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 375,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,548.69/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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