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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.27 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.27 and 252.78 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.27 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.27 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.27 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 153,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,252.93/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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