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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.90 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.90 and 252.50 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.90 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.90 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.90 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 152,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,991.61/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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