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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 881.69 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 881.69 and 390.35 is: 538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 881.69 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/881.69 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 881.69 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 344,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,167.94/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.76

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