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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 606.43 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 606.43 and 252.95 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 606.43 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/606.43 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 606.43 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 153,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,393.69/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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