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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 585.63 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 585.63 and 303.55 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 585.63 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/585.63 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 585.63 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 177,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,766.52/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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