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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 954.27 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 954.27 and 392.94 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 954.27 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/954.27 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 954.27 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 374,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,970.85/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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