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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 880.61 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 880.61 and 389.88 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 880.61 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/880.61 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 880.61 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 343,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,331.00/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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