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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 957.72 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 957.72 and 397.04 is: 594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 957.72 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/957.72 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 957.72 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 380,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,253.15/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.22

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