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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 606.94 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 606.94 and 253.32 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 606.94 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/606.94 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 606.94 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 153,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,750.04/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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