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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 605.80 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 605.80 and 252.46 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 605.80 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/605.80 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 605.80 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 152,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,935.98/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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