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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 607.01 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 607.01 and 265.13 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 607.01 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/607.01 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 607.01 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 160,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,934.48/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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