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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 601.26 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 601.26 and 293.86 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 601.26 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/601.26 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 601.26 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 176,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,686.26/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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