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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 606.09 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 606.09 and 262.17 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 606.09 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/606.09 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 606.09 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 158,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,898.62/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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