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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 609.38 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 609.38 and 293.59 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 609.38 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/609.38 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 609.38 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 178,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,907.87/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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