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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 606.29 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 606.29 and 264.69 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 606.29 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/606.29 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 606.29 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 160,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,477.58/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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