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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 881.37 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 881.37 and 390.14 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 881.37 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/881.37 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 881.37 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 343,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,853.28/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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