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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 611.23 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 611.23 and 294.93 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 611.23 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/611.23 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 611.23 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 180,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,269.27/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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