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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.27, 880.76 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.27, 880.76 and 389.63 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.27 : 880.76 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.27/880.76 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.27x = 880.76 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.27x = 343,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,164.17/638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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