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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 606.82 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 606.82 and 264.96 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 606.82 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/606.82 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 606.82 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 160,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,783.03/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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