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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 611.48 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 611.48 and 293.44 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 611.48 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/611.48 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 611.48 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 179,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,431.22/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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