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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 606.76 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 606.76 and 265.08 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 606.76 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/606.76 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 606.76 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 160,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,839.94/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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