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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 607.10 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 607.10 and 265.32 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 607.10 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/607.10 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 607.10 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 161,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,074.45/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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