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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.69, 882.77 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.69, 882.77 and 390.96 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.69 : 882.77 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.69/882.77 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.69x = 882.77 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.69x = 345,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,125.80/639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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