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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 603.27 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 603.27 and 294.06 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 603.27 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/603.27 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 603.27 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 177,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,397.58/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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