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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 611.42 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 611.42 and 293.09 is: 439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 611.42 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/611.42 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 611.42 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 179,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,196.57/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.34

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