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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.70 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.70 and 262.73 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.70 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.70 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.70 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 159,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,398.29/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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