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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 605.78 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 605.78 and 252.59 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 605.78 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/605.78 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 605.78 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 153,010.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,010.63/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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