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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 607.33 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 607.33 and 265.46 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 607.33 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/607.33 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 607.33 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 161,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,221.82/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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