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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.62 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.62 and 253.10 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.62 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.62 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.62 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 153,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,535.52/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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