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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 608.44 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 608.44 and 293.52 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 608.44 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/608.44 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 608.44 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 178,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,590.10/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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