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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 606.76 and 250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 606.76 and 250.61 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 606.76 = 250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/606.76 = 250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 606.76 × 250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 152,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,060.12/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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