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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 609.44 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 609.44 and 292.56 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 609.44 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/609.44 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 609.44 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 178,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,297.77/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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