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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 606.45 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 606.45 and 252.91 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 606.45 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/606.45 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 606.45 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 153,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,377.27/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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