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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 606.38 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 606.38 and 252.92 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 606.38 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/606.38 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 606.38 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 153,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,365.63/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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