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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.28 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.28 and 265.44 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.28 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.28 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.28 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 161,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,194.55/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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