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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.96 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.96 and 265 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.96 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.96 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.96 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 160,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,844.40/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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