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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.41, 607.82 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.41, 607.82 and 265.75 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.41 : 607.82 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.41/607.82 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.41x = 607.82 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.41x = 161,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,528.17/440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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