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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 607.28 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 607.28 and 265.70 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 607.28 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/607.28 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 607.28 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 161,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,354.30/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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