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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 557.67 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 557.67 and 293.46 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 557.67 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/557.67 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 557.67 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 163,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,653.84/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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