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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 600.41 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 600.41 and 292.82 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 600.41 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/600.41 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 600.41 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 175,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,809.79/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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