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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 603.86 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 603.86 and 294.44 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 603.86 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/603.86 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 603.86 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 177,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,800.52/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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