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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 955.92 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 955.92 and 381.28 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 955.92 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/955.92 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 955.92 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 364,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,473.18/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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