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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.75, 556.55 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.75, 556.55 and 293.05 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.75 : 556.55 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.75/556.55 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.75x = 556.55 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.75x = 163,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,095.22/403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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