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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.77 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.77 and 389.46 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.77 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.77 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.77 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 343,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,024.68/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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