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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.42 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.42 and 294.36 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.42 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.42 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.42 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 179,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,388.87/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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