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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 606.78 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 606.78 and 262.67 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 606.78 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/606.78 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 606.78 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 159,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,382.90/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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