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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 881.49 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 881.49 and 387.09 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 881.49 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/881.49 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 881.49 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 341,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,217.42/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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