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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 606.06 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 606.06 and 294.78 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 606.06 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/606.06 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 606.06 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 178,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,654.37/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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