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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.84 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.84 and 262.19 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.84 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.84 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.84 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 158,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,840.85/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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