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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 603.56 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 603.56 and 294.50 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 603.56 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/603.56 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 603.56 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 177,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,748.42/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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