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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 606.83 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 606.83 and 253.22 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 606.83 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/606.83 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 606.83 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 153,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,657.19/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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