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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 606.03 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 606.03 and 252.60 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 606.03 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/606.03 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 606.03 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 153,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,081.38/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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