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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 606.03 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 606.03 and 252.54 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 606.03 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/606.03 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 606.03 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 153,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,046.82/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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