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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 606.96 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 606.96 and 265.36 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 606.96 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/606.96 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 606.96 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 161,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,062.91/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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