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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 956.60 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 956.60 and 394.53 is: 590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 956.60 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/956.60 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 956.60 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 377,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,405.43/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.85

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