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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 956.40 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 956.40 and 394.92 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 956.40 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/956.40 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 956.40 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 377,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,701.49/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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