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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 881.22 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 881.22 and 389.99 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 881.22 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/881.22 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 881.22 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 343,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,663.36/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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