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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 607.05 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 607.05 and 253.31 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 607.05 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/607.05 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 607.05 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 153,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,771.84/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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