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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 607.56 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 607.56 and 265.56 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 607.56 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/607.56 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 607.56 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 161,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,343.63/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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