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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 606.26 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 606.26 and 252.86 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 606.26 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/606.26 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 606.26 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 153,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,298.90/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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