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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 608.22 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 608.22 and 293.36 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 608.22 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/608.22 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 608.22 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 178,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,424.38/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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