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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 605.84 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 605.84 and 252.56 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 605.84 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/605.84 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 605.84 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 153,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,008.93/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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