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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 606.32 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 606.32 and 252.92 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 606.32 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/606.32 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 606.32 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 153,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,350.45/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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