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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 606.30 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 606.30 and 262.44 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 606.30 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/606.30 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 606.30 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 159,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,117.37/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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