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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.05, 538.03 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.05, 538.03 and 307.03 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.05 : 538.03 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.05/538.03 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.05x = 538.03 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.05x = 165,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,191.35/390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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