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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 606.18 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 606.18 and 264.52 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 606.18 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/606.18 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 606.18 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 160,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,346.73/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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