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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 606.17 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 606.17 and 264.63 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 606.17 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/606.17 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 606.17 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 160,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,409.44/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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