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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 584.82 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 584.82 and 293.22 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 584.82 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/584.82 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 584.82 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 171,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,480.92/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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