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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.02 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.02 and 264.38 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.02 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.02 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.02 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 160,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,215.22/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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