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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 606.12 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 606.12 and 252.71 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 606.12 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/606.12 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 606.12 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 153,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,169.55/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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