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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 881.25 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 881.25 and 390.02 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 881.25 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/881.25 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 881.25 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 343,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,700.72/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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