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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 957.87 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 957.87 and 394.95 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 957.87 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/957.87 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 957.87 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 378,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,310.76/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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