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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 606.50 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 606.50 and 264.96 is: 365.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 606.50 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/606.50 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 606.50 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 160,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,698.24/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.51

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