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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.56, 881.40 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.56, 881.40 and 390.03 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.56 : 881.40 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.56/881.40 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.56x = 881.40 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.56x = 343,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,772.44/638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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