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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.66 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.66 and 265.68 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.66 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.66 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.66 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 161,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,446.38/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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