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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.65 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.65 and 253.05 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.65 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.65 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.65 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 153,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,512.78/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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