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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 608.34 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 608.34 and 293.50 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 608.34 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/608.34 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 608.34 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 178,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,547.79/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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