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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.36 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.36 and 252.87 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.36 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.36 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.36 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 153,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,330.25/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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