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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 606.63 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 606.63 and 262.59 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 606.63 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/606.63 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 606.63 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 159,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,294.97/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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