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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 606.56 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 606.56 and 253.04 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 606.56 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/606.56 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 606.56 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 153,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,479.64/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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