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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 607.62 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 607.62 and 293.08 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 607.62 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/607.62 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 607.62 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 178,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,081.27/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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