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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 606.81 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 606.81 and 265.07 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 606.81 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/606.81 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 606.81 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 160,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,847.13/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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