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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 607.02 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 607.02 and 265.24 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 607.02 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/607.02 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 607.02 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 161,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,005.98/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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