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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 882.18 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 882.18 and 391.01 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 882.18 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/882.18 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 882.18 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 344,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,941.20/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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