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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 607.57 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 607.57 and 265.50 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 607.57 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/607.57 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 607.57 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 161,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,309.17/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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