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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 606.30 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 606.30 and 252.85 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 606.30 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/606.30 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 606.30 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 153,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,302.96/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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