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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 885.69 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 885.69 and 389.88 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 885.69 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/885.69 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 885.69 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 345,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,312.82/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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