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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 606.84 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 606.84 and 265.22 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 606.84 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/606.84 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 606.84 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 160,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,946.10/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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