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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 606.24 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 606.24 and 264.68 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 606.24 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/606.24 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 606.24 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 160,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459.60/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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