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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 606.08 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 606.08 and 252.68 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 606.08 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/606.08 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 606.08 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 153,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,144.29/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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