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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 608.90 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 608.90 and 293.76 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 608.90 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/608.90 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 608.90 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 178,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,868.15/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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