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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 882.27 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 882.27 and 390.76 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 882.27 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/882.27 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 882.27 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 344,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,753.62/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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