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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 881.13 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 881.13 and 390.26 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 881.13 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/881.13 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 881.13 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 343,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,865.39/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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