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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.23 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.23 and 265.41 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.23 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.23 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.23 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 161,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,164.91/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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