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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 606.65 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 606.65 and 253.17 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 606.65 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/606.65 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 606.65 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 153,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,584.31/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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