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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 606.74 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 606.74 and 253.14 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 606.74 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/606.74 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 606.74 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 153,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588.90/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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