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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 606.81 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 606.81 and 265.05 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 606.81 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/606.81 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 606.81 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 160,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,834.99/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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