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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 606.81 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 606.81 and 265.17 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 606.81 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/606.81 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 606.81 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 160,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,907.81/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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