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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.71 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.71 and 265.86 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.71 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.71 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.71 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 161,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,565.78/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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