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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 606.13 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 606.13 and 252.72 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 606.13 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/606.13 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 606.13 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 153,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,181.96/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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