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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 606.58 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 606.58 and 253.07 is: 349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 606.58 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/606.58 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 606.58 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 153,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,509.93/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.30

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