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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.35, 882.23 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.35, 882.23 and 390.73 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.35 : 882.23 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.35/882.23 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.35x = 882.23 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.35x = 344,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,713.73/639.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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