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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.43, 955.62 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.43, 955.62 and 393.44 is: 589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.43 : 955.62 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.43/955.62 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.43x = 955.62 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.43x = 375,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,974.35/637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.83

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