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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 882.64 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 882.64 and 390.87 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 882.64 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/882.64 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 882.64 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 344,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,997.50/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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