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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 606.73 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 606.73 and 262.73 is: 362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 606.73 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/606.73 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 606.73 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 159,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,406.17/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.53

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