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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 609.72 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 609.72 and 292.55 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 609.72 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/609.72 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 609.72 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 178,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,373.59/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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