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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.80 and 391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.80 and 391.30 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.80 = 391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.80 = 391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.80 × 391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 345,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,437.68/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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