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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 880.94 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 880.94 and 389.75 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 880.94 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/880.94 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 880.94 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 343,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,342.93/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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