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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 954.72 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 954.72 and 393.54 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 954.72 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/954.72 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 954.72 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 375,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,720.51/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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