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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 556.67 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 556.67 and 293.01 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 556.67 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/556.67 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 556.67 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 163,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,108.41/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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