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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.43, 557.62 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.43, 557.62 and 293.87 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.43 : 557.62 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.43/557.62 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.43x = 557.62 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.43x = 163,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,867.79/404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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