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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 556.20 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 556.20 and 293 is: 404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 556.20 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/556.20 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 556.20 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 162,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,966.60/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.38

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