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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 606.17 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 606.17 and 262.26 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 606.17 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/606.17 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 606.17 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 158,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,974.14/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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