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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 606.72 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 606.72 and 253.17 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 606.72 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/606.72 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 606.72 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 153,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,603.30/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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