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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 880.20 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 880.20 and 389.41 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 880.20 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/880.20 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 880.20 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 342,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,756.48/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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