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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 555.39 and 390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 555.39 and 390.23 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 555.39 = 390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/555.39 = 390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 555.39 × 390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 216,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,731.23/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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