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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 607.96 and 265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 607.96 and 265.87 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 607.96 = 265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/607.96 = 265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 607.96 × 265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 161,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,638.33/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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