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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.77 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.77 and 253.16 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.77 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.77 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.77 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 153,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,612.04/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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