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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.62 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.62 and 264.94 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.62 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.62 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.62 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 160,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,717.05/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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