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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.53 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.53 and 253.06 is: 349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.53 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.53 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.53 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 153,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,487.22/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.18

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