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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 609.38 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 609.38 and 294.25 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 609.38 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/609.38 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 609.38 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 179,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,310.07/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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