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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 608.94 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 608.94 and 293.82 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 608.94 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/608.94 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 608.94 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 178,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,918.75/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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