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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 606.36 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 606.36 and 264.72 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 606.36 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/606.36 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 606.36 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 160,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,515.62/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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