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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 606.41 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 606.41 and 264.72 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 606.41 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/606.41 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 606.41 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 160,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,529.52/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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