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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 882.36 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 882.36 and 390.61 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 882.36 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/882.36 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 882.36 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 344,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,654.23/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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