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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.86, 881.60 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.86, 881.60 and 390.12 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.86 : 881.60 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.86/881.60 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.86x = 881.60 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.86x = 343,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,929.79/638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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