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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 603.58 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 603.58 and 294.25 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 603.58 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/603.58 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 603.58 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 177,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,603.99/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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