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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 881.61 and 390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 881.61 and 390.07 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 881.61 = 390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/881.61 = 390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 881.61 × 390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 343,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,889.61/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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