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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 607.35 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 607.35 and 265.38 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 607.35 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/607.35 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 607.35 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 161,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,175.51/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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