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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 606.06 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 606.06 and 262.09 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 606.06 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/606.06 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 606.06 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 158,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,842.27/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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