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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 605.15 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 605.15 and 294.63 is: 442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 605.15 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/605.15 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 605.15 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 178,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295.34/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.23

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