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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.16 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.16 and 252.75 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.16 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.16 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.16 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 153,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,206.94/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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