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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 601.38 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 601.38 and 292.44 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 601.38 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/601.38 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 601.38 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 175,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,867.57/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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