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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 633.33 and 390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 633.33 and 390.95 is: 584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 633.33 = 390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/633.33 = 390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 633.33 × 390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 247,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,597.20/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.26

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