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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 608.82 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 608.82 and 294.03 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 608.82 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/608.82 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 608.82 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 179,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,011.34/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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