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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 602.06 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 602.06 and 293.04 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 602.06 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/602.06 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 602.06 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 176,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,427.66/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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