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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 957.18 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 957.18 and 394.56 is: 591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 957.18 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/957.18 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 957.18 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 377,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,664.94/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.25

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