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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.92 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.92 and 265.82 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.92 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.92 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.92 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 161,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,597.29/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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