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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 881.55 and 390.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 881.55 and 390.05 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 881.55 = 390.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/881.55 = 390.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 881.55 × 390.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 343,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,847.48/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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