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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.93 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.93 and 252.63 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.93 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.93 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.93 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 153,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,076.10/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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