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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.36 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.36 and 293.60 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.36 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.36 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.36 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 178,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,609.99/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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