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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 956.28 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 956.28 and 394.68 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 956.28 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/956.28 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 956.28 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 377,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,424.59/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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