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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 605.91 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 605.91 and 262.08 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 605.91 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/605.91 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 605.91 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 158,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.03/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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