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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 583.94 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 583.94 and 390.15 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 583.94 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/583.94 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 583.94 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 227,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,824.19/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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