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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 608.72 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 608.72 and 293.61 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 608.72 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/608.72 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 608.72 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 178,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,726.28/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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