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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 606.90 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 606.90 and 265.10 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 606.90 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/606.90 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 606.90 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 160,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,889.19/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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