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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 602.58 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 602.58 and 293.11 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 602.58 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/602.58 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 602.58 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 176,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,622.22/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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