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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 608.81 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 608.81 and 294.06 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 608.81 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/608.81 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 608.81 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 179,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,025.20/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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