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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 606.23 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 606.23 and 252.78 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 606.23 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/606.23 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 606.23 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 153,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,241.56/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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