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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 882.35 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 882.35 and 390.66 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 882.35 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/882.35 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 882.35 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 344,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,696.90/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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