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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.44 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.44 and 252.90 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.44 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.44 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.44 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 153,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,365.22/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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