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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 883.08 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 883.08 and 391.16 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 883.08 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/883.08 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 883.08 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 345,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,427.78/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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