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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 603.53 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 603.53 and 391.96 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 603.53 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/603.53 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 603.53 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 236,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,559.62/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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