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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 608.10 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 608.10 and 293.41 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 608.10 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/608.10 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 608.10 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 178,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,420.00/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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