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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.55, 606.56 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.55, 606.56 and 253.00 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.55 : 606.56 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.55/606.56 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.55x = 606.56 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.55x = 153,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,459.17/439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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