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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 955.76 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 955.76 and 393.68 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 955.76 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/955.76 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 955.76 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 376,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,263.60/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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