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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 605.28 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 605.28 and 294.72 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 605.28 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/605.28 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 605.28 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 178,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,388.12/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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