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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.97 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.97 and 264.42 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.97 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.97 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.97 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 160,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,230.59/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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