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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 606.04 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 606.04 and 262.23 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 606.04 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/606.04 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 606.04 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 158,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,921.87/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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