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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 606.88 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 606.88 and 292.79 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 606.88 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/606.88 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 606.88 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 177,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,688.40/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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