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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 607.08 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 607.08 and 265.08 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 607.08 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/607.08 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 607.08 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 160,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,924.77/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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