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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 606.86 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 606.86 and 253.26 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 606.86 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/606.86 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 606.86 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 153,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,692.10/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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