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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 608.37 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 608.37 and 390.36 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 608.37 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/608.37 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 608.37 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 237,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,483.31/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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