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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 607.56 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 607.56 and 292.89 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 607.56 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/607.56 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 607.56 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 177,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,948.25/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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