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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 604.40 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 604.40 and 294.13 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 604.40 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/604.40 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 604.40 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 177,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,769.89/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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