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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 882 and 390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 882 and 390.53 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 882 = 390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/882 = 390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 882 × 390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 344,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,447.46/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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