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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 293.22 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 602.10 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/602.10 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 602.10 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 176,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,547.76/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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