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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 607.85 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 607.85 and 265.78 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 607.85 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/607.85 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 607.85 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 161,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,556.30/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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