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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 955.46 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 955.46 and 394.04 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 955.46 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/955.46 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 955.46 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 376,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,489.46/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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