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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 606.96 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 606.96 and 253.32 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 606.96 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/606.96 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 606.96 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 153,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,755.11/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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