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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 881.66 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 881.66 and 390.30 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 881.66 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/881.66 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 881.66 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 344,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,111.41/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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