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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 606.96 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 606.96 and 262.78 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 606.96 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/606.96 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 606.96 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 159,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,495.43/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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