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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.69 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.69 and 262.62 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.69 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.69 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.69 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 159,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,328.93/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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