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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 607.78 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 607.78 and 293.33 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 607.78 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/607.78 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 607.78 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 178,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,280.11/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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