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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 606.90 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 606.90 and 253.30 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 606.90 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/606.90 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 606.90 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 153,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,727.77/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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