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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 882.51 and 390.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 882.51 and 390.81 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 882.51 = 390.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/882.51 = 390.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 882.51 × 390.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 344,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,895.58/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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