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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 955.04 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 955.04 and 393.72 is: 589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 955.04 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/955.04 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 955.04 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 376,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,018.35/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.44

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