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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.22 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.22 and 262.21 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.22 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.22 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.22 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 158,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,957.17/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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