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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 606.70 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 606.70 and 253.22 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 606.70 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/606.70 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 606.70 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 153,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,628.57/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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