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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.72 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.72 and 294.20 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.72 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.72 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.72 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 179,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,083.19/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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