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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.40 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.40 and 265.55 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.40 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.40 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.40 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 161,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,296.26/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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