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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 608.09 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 608.09 and 292.66 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 608.09 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/608.09 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 608.09 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 177,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,960.58/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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