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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 954.10 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 954.10 and 393.08 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 954.10 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/954.10 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 954.10 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 375,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,037.63/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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