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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 607.41 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 607.41 and 265.53 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 607.41 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/607.41 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 607.41 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 161,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,285.58/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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