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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 957.90 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 957.90 and 394.38 is: 591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 957.90 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/957.90 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 957.90 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 377,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,776.60/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.53

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