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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.41 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.41 and 264.75 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.41 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.41 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.41 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 160,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,545.72/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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