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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 605.99 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 605.99 and 252.62 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 605.99 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/605.99 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 605.99 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 153,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,082.80/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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