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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.61, 881.44 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.61, 881.44 and 390.10 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.61 : 881.44 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.61/881.44 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.61x = 881.44 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.61x = 343,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,849.74/638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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