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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.77, 881.85 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.77, 881.85 and 390.15 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.77 : 881.85 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.77/881.85 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.77x = 881.85 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.77x = 344,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,053.78/638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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