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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 881.76 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 881.76 and 390.29 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 881.76 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/881.76 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 881.76 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 344,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,145.51/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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