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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.13, 606.34 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.13, 606.34 and 293.49 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.13 : 606.34 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.13/606.34 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.13x = 606.34 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.13x = 177,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,954.73/405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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