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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 605.91 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 605.91 and 264.70 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 605.91 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/605.91 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 605.91 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 160,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,384.38/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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