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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 954.90 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 954.90 and 393.66 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 954.90 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/954.90 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 954.90 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 375,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,905.93/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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