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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 606.56 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 606.56 and 253.02 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 606.56 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/606.56 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 606.56 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 153,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,471.81/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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