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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 611.14 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 611.14 and 293.43 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 611.14 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/611.14 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 611.14 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 179,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,326.81/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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