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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 605.74 and 295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 605.74 and 295.69 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 605.74 = 295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/605.74 = 295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 605.74 × 295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 179,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,111.26/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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