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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 608.39 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 608.39 and 293.37 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 608.39 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/608.39 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 608.39 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 178,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,483.37/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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