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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 607.74 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 607.74 and 265.73 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 607.74 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/607.74 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 607.74 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 161,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,494.75/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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