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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 882.57 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 882.57 and 387.43 is: 534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 882.57 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/882.57 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 882.57 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 341,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,933.34/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.66

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