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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 600.03 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 600.03 and 390.42 is: 585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 600.03 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/600.03 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 600.03 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 234,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,263.71/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.63

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