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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 954.20 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 954.20 and 394.24 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 954.20 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/954.20 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 954.20 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 376,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,183.81/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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