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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 613.74 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 613.74 and 293.81 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 613.74 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/613.74 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 613.74 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 180,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319.88/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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