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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 606.38 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 606.38 and 252.93 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 606.38 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/606.38 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 606.38 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 153,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,371.69/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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