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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 953.74 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 953.74 and 389.72 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 953.74 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/953.74 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 953.74 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 371,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,691.55/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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