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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 606.17 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 606.17 and 252.74 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 606.17 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/606.17 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 606.17 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 153,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,203.66/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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