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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 606.44 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 606.44 and 252.95 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 606.44 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/606.44 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 606.44 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 153,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,397.73/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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