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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607.02 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607.02 and 265.12 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607.02 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607.02 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607.02 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 160,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,933.14/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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