Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608 and 293.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 441, 608 and 293.32 is: 404.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441 : 608 = 293.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441/608 = 293.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441x = 608 × 293.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441x = 178,338.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,338.56/441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.40
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