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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 607.02 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 607.02 and 265.20 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 607.02 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/607.02 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 607.02 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 160,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,981.70/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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