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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 605.08 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 605.08 and 295.25 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 605.08 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/605.08 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 605.08 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 178,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649.87/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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