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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 606.72 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 606.72 and 253.08 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 606.72 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/606.72 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 606.72 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 153,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,548.70/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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