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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.49, 603.19 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.49, 603.19 and 293.77 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.49 : 603.19 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.49/603.19 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.49x = 603.19 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.49x = 177,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,199.13/402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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