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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 880.65 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 880.65 and 389.58 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 880.65 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/880.65 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 880.65 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 343,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,083.63/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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