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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 606.80 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 606.80 and 253.32 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 606.80 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/606.80 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 606.80 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 153,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,714.58/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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