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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.77, 881.26 and 390.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.77, 881.26 and 390.00 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.77 : 881.26 = 390.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.77/881.26 = 390.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.77x = 881.26 × 390.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.77x = 343,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,690.97/638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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