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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 881.95 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 881.95 and 390.37 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 881.95 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/881.95 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 881.95 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 344,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,284.87/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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