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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 607.08 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 607.08 and 265.30 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 607.08 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/607.08 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 607.08 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 161,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,058.32/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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