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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 606.18 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 606.18 and 264.57 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 606.18 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/606.18 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 606.18 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 160,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,375.76/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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