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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 608.75 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 608.75 and 293.90 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 608.75 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/608.75 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 608.75 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 178,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,908.21/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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