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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.45, 607.92 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.45, 607.92 and 265.76 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.45 : 607.92 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.45/607.92 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.45x = 607.92 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.45x = 161,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,560.82/440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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