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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.97, 557.24 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.97, 557.24 and 293.24 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.97 : 557.24 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.97/557.24 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.97x = 557.24 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.97x = 163,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,404.98/403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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