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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.23 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.23 and 265.34 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.23 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.23 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.23 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 161,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,119.37/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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