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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 606.71 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 606.71 and 264.88 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 606.71 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/606.71 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 606.71 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 160,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,705.34/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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