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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 606.93 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 606.93 and 265.11 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 606.93 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/606.93 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 606.93 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 160,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,903.21/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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