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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 607.19 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 607.19 and 265.41 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 607.19 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/607.19 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 607.19 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 161,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,152.97/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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