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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 605.98 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 605.98 and 252.65 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 605.98 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/605.98 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 605.98 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 153,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,100.85/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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