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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 607.05 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 607.05 and 265.17 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 607.05 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/607.05 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 607.05 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 160,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,971.45/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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