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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 607.94 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 607.94 and 293.37 is: 404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 607.94 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/607.94 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 607.94 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 178,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,348.71/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.71

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