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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 605.84 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 605.84 and 264.34 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 605.84 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/605.84 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 605.84 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 160,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,147.75/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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