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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 606.69 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 606.69 and 253.16 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 606.69 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/606.69 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 606.69 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 153,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,588.88/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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