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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.20 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.20 and 262.32 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.20 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.20 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.20 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 159,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018.38/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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