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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 881.26 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 881.26 and 389.93 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 881.26 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/881.26 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 881.26 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 343,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,629.71/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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