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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 606.11 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 606.11 and 295.94 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 606.11 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/606.11 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 606.11 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 179,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,374.45/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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