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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 607.55 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 607.55 and 265.63 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 607.55 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/607.55 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 607.55 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 161,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,383.51/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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