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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 606.96 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 606.96 and 265.32 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 606.96 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/606.96 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 606.96 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 161,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,038.63/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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