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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.64 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.64 and 265.63 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.64 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.64 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.64 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 161,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,404.04/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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