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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 604.53 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 604.53 and 294.18 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 604.53 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/604.53 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 604.53 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 177,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,840.64/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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