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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 607.31 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 607.31 and 293.00 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 607.31 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/607.31 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 607.31 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 177,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,937.33/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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