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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 880.77 and 389.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 880.77 and 389.67 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 880.77 = 389.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/880.77 = 389.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 880.77 × 389.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 343,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,204.27/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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