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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 933.90 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 933.90 and 293.88 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 933.90 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/933.90 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 933.90 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 274,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,454.53/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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