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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 608 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 608 and 292.59 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 608 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/608 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 608 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 177,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,894.72/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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