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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 881.56 and 390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 881.56 and 390.23 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 881.56 = 390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/881.56 = 390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 881.56 × 390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 344,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,011.16/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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