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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.23 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.23 and 265.26 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.23 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.23 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.23 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 161,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,073.83/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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