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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.36 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.36 and 265.50 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.36 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.36 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.36 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 161,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254.08/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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