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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 881.98 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 881.98 and 390.54 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 881.98 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/881.98 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 881.98 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 344,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,446.52/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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