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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 604.83 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 604.83 and 293.67 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 604.83 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/604.83 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 604.83 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 177,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,620.43/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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