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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 880.59 and 389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 880.59 and 389.53 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 880.59 = 389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/880.59 = 389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 880.59 × 389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 343,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,011.82/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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