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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.42, 606.40 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.42, 606.40 and 264.76 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.42 : 606.40 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.42/606.40 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.42x = 606.40 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.42x = 160,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,550.46/439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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