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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.87, 605.19 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.87, 605.19 and 294.38 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.87 : 605.19 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.87/605.19 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.87x = 605.19 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.87x = 178,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,155.83/403.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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