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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 605.92 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 605.92 and 252.64 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 605.92 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/605.92 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 605.92 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 153,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,079.63/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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