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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.90, 881.84 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.90, 881.84 and 390.36 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.90 : 881.84 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.90/881.84 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.90x = 881.84 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.90x = 344,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,235.06/638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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