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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 881.52 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 881.52 and 390.26 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 881.52 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/881.52 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 881.52 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 344,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,022.00/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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