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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 956.10 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 956.10 and 394.13 is: 591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 956.10 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/956.10 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 956.10 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 376,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,831.56/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.26

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