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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 606.14 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 606.14 and 252.86 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 606.14 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/606.14 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 606.14 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 153,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,267.30/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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