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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.42, 606.36 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.42, 606.36 and 262.36 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.42 : 606.36 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.42/606.36 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.42x = 606.36 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.42x = 159,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,084.61/439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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