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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 957.78 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 957.78 and 394.74 is: 592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 957.78 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/957.78 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 957.78 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 378,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,074.08/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.28

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