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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607.13 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607.13 and 265.21 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607.13 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607.13 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607.13 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 161,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,016.95/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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