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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 957.83 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 957.83 and 394.67 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 957.83 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/957.83 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 957.83 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 378,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,027.19/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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