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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 609 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 609 and 294.24 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 609 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/609 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 609 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 179,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,192.16/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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