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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.86 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.86 and 293.53 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.86 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.86 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.86 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 179,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,302.68/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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