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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 881.92 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 881.92 and 390.76 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 881.92 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/881.92 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 881.92 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 344,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,619.06/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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