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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.87, 623.11 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.87, 623.11 and 293.91 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.87 : 623.11 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.87/623.11 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.87x = 623.11 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.87x = 183,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,138.26/415.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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