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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 606.82 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 606.82 and 253.36 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 606.82 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/606.82 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 606.82 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 153,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,743.92/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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