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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.14 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.14 and 265.37 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.14 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.14 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.14 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 161,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,113.71/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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