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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 607.40 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 607.40 and 265.42 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 607.40 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/607.40 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 607.40 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 161,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,216.11/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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