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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 881.62 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 881.62 and 390.25 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 881.62 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/881.62 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 881.62 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 344,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,054.53/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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