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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.37, 605.36 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.37, 605.36 and 295.44 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.37 : 605.36 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.37/605.36 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.37x = 605.36 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.37x = 178,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,847.56/403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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