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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 606.29 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 606.29 and 252.91 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 606.29 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/606.29 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 606.29 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 153,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334.02/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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