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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.78, 954.78 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.78, 954.78 and 390.25 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.78 : 954.78 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.78/954.78 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.78x = 954.78 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.78x = 372,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,598.12/637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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