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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 605.13 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 605.13 and 294.11 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 605.13 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/605.13 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 605.13 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 177,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,971.43/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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