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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.42, 606.38 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.42, 606.38 and 262.46 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.42 : 606.38 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.42/606.38 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.42x = 606.38 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.42x = 159,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,148.12/439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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