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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 607.26 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 607.26 and 265.45 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 607.26 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/607.26 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 607.26 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 161,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,197.17/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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